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| Release Date: |
March 3, 2000 (Limited) |
| Genre: |
Crime, Action, Drama, Suspense |
| Running Time: |
114 minutes |
| MPAA Rating: |
Rated R for strong violence and language. |
| Director: |
Jim Jarmusch |
| Writer: |
Jim Jarmusch |
| Cast: |
Victor Argo, Frank Adonis, Gene Ruffini, Henry Silva, Tricia Vessey, Richard Portnow, Frank Minucci, Dennis Liu, Cliff Gorman, John Tormey, Forest Whitaker |
The elusive hit man Ghost Dog, who works by way of the Samurai and who has pledged his loyalty to only one person, Louie, a small-time mobster, finds himself the target of the people he once worked for. Read more
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Movie Review
Grade: A-
Some might put Forest Whitaker in Battlefield Earth, but others will remember him for his good roles, such as in Phenomenon or Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai, which is probably his best movie ever. Read the full movie review
User Comments & Reviews
Niceodemus, by Rakin Ahsan Hall
January 15, 2004
I agree with many of the Ghost Dog Reviews. In my opinion the movie was a halfstep short of flawless. Forest Whitiker played a role usually reserved for a Wesley Snipes or Morris Chesnut. He truly made the character his own and added a certain depth to the assasain. Whittiker made you empathize and cheer on Ghost Dog. I own the DVD, and I regret that I never saw this gem on the big screen. The cinematography, casting, and story line painted a realistic view of the urban topography in America. Another bonus was the soundtrack by RZA. Any true Wu fan like me also appreciated the cameo by the Abbot. For those who haven't seen Ghost Dog, do so. You won't regret an afternoon watching this movie.
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